Dancers film in Everglades

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije dances in the swamp during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije dances in the swamp during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Dancer Christina Ilisije, right, takes direction in the swamp as production assistant Liz Uyeda, right, stands by during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije, left, dances in the swamp as production assistant Liz Uyeda, right, stands by during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Peter Kent operates a camera during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff production assistant Liz Uyeda, right, snaps the clapboard as performer Christina Ilisije, left, readies herself during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije, left, dances in the swamp as production assistant Liz Uyeda, right, stands by during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije dances in the swamp during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Dancer Elena D'Amario, left of center, warms herself in the sun as crews film behind her for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Dancer Christina Ilisije, left of center, takes direction in the swamp as production assistant Liz Uyeda, right, stands by during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Dancer Christina Ilisije, left, takes direction in the swamp as production assistant Liz Uyeda, right, stands by during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Dancer Christina Ilisije, left of center, takes direction in the swamp as production assistant Liz Uyeda, right, stands by during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Cast and crew carry equipment out of the swamp after filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Cast and crew carry equipment out of the swamp after filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Cast and crew carry equipment out of the swamp after filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Camera operator Peter Kent carries his equipment out of the swamp after filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff William Harrison, right, and Juan Pineda pack away gear after filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Production assistant Liz Uyeda climbs out of the swamp after filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series Faces of America on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije, center, talks to Pedro Ramos, the park superintendent for Big Cypress National Preserve, after filming in the swamp for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije, left, and David Parsons, center, talk to Pedro Ramos, the park superintendent for Big Cypress National Preserve, after Ilisije and Parsons filmed in the swamp for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.

Lexey Swall/Staff Performer Christina Ilisije, second from left, gets help over the railing from National Park Service Employee Brandon Lacey, left, and David Parsons, right, after she danced in the swamp during filming for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts performance series, Faces of America, on Tuesday at Big Cypress National Preserve, Kirby Storter Boardwalk on U.S. 41 east of Ochopee. Wolf Trap - a National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia - commissioned choreographer David Parsons to create an original dance for Faces of America: Spirit of South Florida. The crew will be filming in five different national parks in South Florida throughout the week and footage will premiere at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012.